Why Can Theories Not Be Proven

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why can theories not be proven?

• A) Many of the concepts and ideas in theories are not directly observable.
• B) They are too complex to be tested.
• C) Theories are too vague to be tested.
• D) Human behavior is basically unpredictable.

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